End of World War I, which lead to the deceleration of reparations that Germany had to pay for the war.

1936-38:Rise of Popular Front

Alliance of left-wing movements, that lead to the formation of a socialist government.

1939-45: World War II

The Second Great War that divided the European content and world between the Axis powers (Germany, Italy, Japan, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria) and the Allie powers (United States, Britain, France, USSR, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Denmark, Greece, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, South Africa, Yugoslavia)

Foundation and life of the Fourth Republic, which lead to economic reconstruction and many french colonies gaining independence during this time.

1951:European Coal and Steel Community

Treaty signed in Paris by France, Germany, Italy, and Benelux for the formation of a locality that allowed for the free flow of steel and coal, as well as the resources between these nations.

1954: France defeat in first Indochina War

The first war taking place in Vietnam for independence. France lost to Viet Minh, and the lose of the French colony. These events then lead to the Vietnam war.

1958:Fifth Republic

The Fourth Republic collapses after defeat in Indochina and Algeria’s revolt against the French Government. De Gaulle replaced constitution as the founding president of the Fifth Republic.

1968:Nationwide Strike

– The university student protests against the capitalist economy of France had spread into a national strike, as workers quickly joined. This social revolution was the largest, nationwide strike in France.

France is plagued with a second recession. The IMF urges France to lower its costs and taxes to avoid the widening gap amongst its European neighbours. Hollande’s measures were criticised, as he generally relied on raising taxes rather than reducing spending.

2014:Unemployment Rises

Unemployment rises and President Hollande announces he will not seek a second term if he fails to improve joblessness. Hollande continues to take measures to bring unemployment down. These include implementing furlough days.

2015:Charlie Hebdo Attack

Islamist gunmen kill 17 people at the Charlie Hebdo headquarters in Paris. France announces new security measures to investigate crimes and Islamic extremists.